Gerry was a Cub Scout den mother in Los Angeles, CA, prior to moving to the Michiana area in 1952, and as Gerry Blocker she graduated from South Bend School of Practical Nursing in 1961. She was a nurse for Saint Joseph Hospital, South Bend, Osteopathic Hospital in South Bend and St. Mary's Convent for 30 years before she retired in 1984. After retiring from the hospital, Gerry became a private-duty nurse. She held the offices of president and of secretary of the Indiana LPN Alumni Association. She was a member of the National Federation of LPNs. She enjoyed taking care of the people that needed her. Gerry was a member of Harris Prairie Church of Christ. She was a loving, caring and kind mother, grandmother and friend. Her compassion for people made her a wonderful nurse.

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Visitation for family and friends was held from noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1st, in Hahn Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., following the visitation in the funeral home. Rev. Ed Erskin, pastor of Northway Church of Christ, South Bend, officiated. Burial was at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger.